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11 Effortless Landscaping Ideas Around Trees

Landscaping around trees can transform bare, patchy ground into a beautiful focal point in your yard. Often, grass struggles to grow under a tree’s shady canopy and extensive roots, leaving an eyesore of dirt or weeds. Luckily, there are effortless, low-maintenance ways to spruce up this space without harming your trees. In this article, we’ll … Read more
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Easy Guide to the Different Soil Types

Understanding your garden soil is one of the best things a beginner gardener can do for a thriving homestead. Soil might not be as flashy as plants, but it’s literally the foundation of your garden’s success. You’ve probably heard terms like sandy, clay, silty, or loamy soil. Don’t worry – these are just simple ways … Read more
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12 Creative Mailbox Landscaping Ideas for an Eye-Catching Entrance

Your mailbox is often the first thing visitors and passersby notice, so why not make it stand out? The mark of a well-designed home is leaving no detail overlooked – including your mailbox. With a little creativity (and some soil under your fingernails), you can transform the space around your mailbox into a mini garden … Read more
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Azalea Flowers: Planting, Care, and Tips for Gorgeous Blooms

Azalea flowers have a way of stopping you in your tracks. When they bloom, they turn ordinary yards into living color – soft pastels, bold pinks, fiery reds, and clean whites all bursting at once. For homesteaders and home gardeners, azaleas are more than ornamental shrubs. They are long-term landscape anchors that, when planted correctly, … Read more

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